WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a Muslim church called?
A
temple
B
Mosque
C
Synagogue
D
Yurt
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The English word “mosque” denotes a Muslim house of worship. The word evolved from the Arabic term masjid, which means “place of prostration.” During prayer, Muslims briefly kneel and touch their foreheads to the ground as a sign of submission (literally, Islam) to the will of God.

Detailed explanation-2: -: a building used for public worship by Muslims.

Detailed explanation-3: -Imam: prayer leader; may also function as a spiritual advisor and expert in Islamic Law. (Traditionally, a congregation’s Imam is a man; a woman may serve as prayer leader for a women-only gathering.) ◆ Shaykh/Shaykha: spiritual leader (usually male, occasionally female), especially of a Sufi Circle.

Detailed explanation-4: -A mosque (/mɒsk/ MOSK) or masjid (/ˈmæsdʒɪd, ˈmʌs-/ MASS-jid, MUSS-; both from Arabic: , romanized: masjid, pronounced [ˈmasdʒid]; lit. ‘place of ritual prostration’) is a place of prayer for Muslims.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct option is C monuments. The temples, mosques, minars, palaces, tombs, forts, etc. and other buildings of historical importance are collectively called monuments.

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